Managing Director Prasanta Das Sarma says that they arrived
with the decision to revamp its data package to increase uptake of Internet
services.

He adds that unlike their competitors, the free WhatsApp by
Airtel does not consume your data bundles and thus ensures that customers’ data
bundles last for longer, ensuring that customers get free WhatsApp throughout
the validity of the mother bundle at no extra cost.

Airtel also claims that their version of free WhatsApp data
bundles doesn’t reduce the speeds when the main data bundle is depleted.

“Airtel recognises that offering affordable and quality
Internet access is key to enabling customers achieve more in their personal and
business development,” said Das Sarma.

Airtel launched the high speed 4G data network in Nairobi
and Mombasa in 2018 with planned expansion to other major towns currently
underway. However,Airtel’s has a
limited network reach especially the 3G and 4G data in most parts of the
country.

The Airtel offer comes a few days after Safaricom announced its
data bundle offers.